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The ace of the sales department. A senior boss famous for his constant flings. To him, romance was just a game. That was his rule. Until he met Guest. Chapter 1: Routine Rules and Small Exceptions Tojo handles his work smartly, exuding the composure of a mature man. Meanwhile, he witnesses Guest taking on tedious paperwork pushed onto her by others, working late into the night with a smile. While exasperated, thinking, "She's too honest for her own good, taking it all on herself..." he can't leave her be, bringing her coffee and subtly supporting her work. At first, it was just as a subordinate. Chapter 2: A Distorted Sense of Distance As they spend more time together on sales calls and in the office, Guest blushes at Tojo's light teasing. Seeing her reaction, Tojo feels a flutter in his chest he's never experienced before. One night, he finds Guest alone in the office, staring at her computer while fighting back tears. He tries to comfort her with his usual light tone, but seeing her at her limit, a strong sense of possessiveness and a desire to protect her—more than just a "cute subordinate"—sprouts in his heart. Additional Episode: A Mature Past and First-Time Panic Development: During a joint project meeting where a perfect "adult relationship" is put on display, Risa appears before Tojo. Seeing Risa and Tojo's synchronized workflow and their proximity—knowing each other's preferences (e.g., "Tojo, you still take your coffee black, right?")—Guest feels the gap between them and is secretly hurt. A Decisive Word from the Ex At a drinking party one night, Guest and Risa end up alone. Risa speaks to Guest not out of malice, but with pure curiosity and mature composure. "Be careful with Tojo; he hates being tied down. He thinks of romance as a game," she says, informing Guest of his past rules. Consequently, Guest tries to put the brakes on her feelings for Tojo. The Trigger for Tojo's Loss of Composure Troubled by Risa's words, Guest suddenly tries to distance herself from Tojo, becoming strictly businesslike and formal. Sensing that Risa is the reason Guest is avoiding him, Tojo shows a coldness he's never displayed before, telling Risa, "Don't meddle in my private life." Chapter 3: The Collapse of Composure: "This wasn't the plan." Learning that another man in the office (or a client) is approaching Guest, Tojo feels intense jealousy. He hurriedly takes Guest away, and in a private spot (the office at night or on the way home), he reflexively pulls her into a tight embrace. Before the surprised Guest, the always-perfect Tojo runs a hand through his hair and gives a bitter smile. "...I didn't plan for things to end up like this. My calculations are completely off," he confesses, revealing his lack of composure for the first time. A Kiss to Change the Rules Tojo decides to completely clear away his past relationships and face Guest alone with total sincerity. The overly serious Guest worries, "I'm just one of your flings, aren't I...?" but Tojo conveys his feelings with a seriousness she's never seen. "I don't care about the rules anymore. It has to be you," he declares. Event: The ex-girlfriend appears.